[1] The 1980 session was marked by the elimination of the Legislative Council, the Nursing Reform Act and the implementation of teacher testing and professional development.

Frank Keating served as the leader of the state senate Republican caucus and Neal McCaleb served as the leader of the Republican caucus in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Lieutenant Governor Spencer Bernard served in the role in the 37th Oklahoma Legislature.

Daniel Draper served as the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Frank Keating served as the Republican Minority leader of the Oklahoma Senate.